Learn the Fundamentals of the Teaching Profession

Not all educators start their careers with a degree in education. Some enter the classroom
from another field of study, having discovered a desire to influence the next generation
of students with a love of learning. By adding a Minor in Teacher Education to your
major, you’ll obtain foundational knowledge in multiple educational areas including
early childhood, special populations, multiculturalism, learning theories and instructional
technologies.

Give Your Major Focus with a Minor in Teacher Education

Cultivate your interest in the teaching profession while still pursuing your preferred
major. This 15-hour program will help you bring the expertise of your major to the
classroom. It will provide basic information in working various types of formal and
information educational settings like afterschool and tutoring programs – which could
be of interest to sociology and social work majors looking for jobs in community centers
run by either a nonprofit or local government.

Degree Requirements

Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College
of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about
the required course work, complete with options for electives.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Accreditations and Distinctions

UHCL’s College of Education graduate and undergraduate programs are accredited by
the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for both initial teacher
preparation and advanced educator preparation. We’re one of only 14 educator preparation
programs in Texas to hold this accreditation. The College of Education is also accredited
by the State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Education Agency and holds accreditations
from a number of organizations for individual specializations and certification programs.

We’ve earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the
Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.